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Formscan By Tom Weekes - GALOPIN DES CHAMPS finished second in the last two renewals of this race and while he hasn’t displayed his best form at today’s course, continues to produce consistently high-class performances and finished second in last month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup. Beaten four times from six course runs, he nonetheless performed with great credit in each of those defeats and while beaten by Spillane’s Tower in November, is better suited by today’s longer distance. Spillane’s Tower disappointed in the King George during Christmas and while he remains unexposed and is a fresher horse, might struggle against chasing’s Mr Dependable. Banbridge won the King George but, along with Monty’s Star, is held by the selection on Cheltenham form.

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u1-7
Banbridge (IRE) 9,ch g 11-10

Doyen (IRE)-Old Carton Lass(Presenting)

cp4(47) c2 d1 (R A Bartlett)
Rated 167

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Banbridge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Galopin Des Champs (FR)1
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Galopin Des Champs (FR) 2nd (8/13Fav 11-10 Rated 177) P Townend 36.75L in front of Banbridge (IRE) 7th (13/2 11-10 Rated 168) J J Slevin (9 ran)
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Monty's Star (IRE)1
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Monty's Star (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-10 Rated 160) Rachael Blackmore 23.50L in front of Banbridge (IRE) 7th (13/2 11-10 Rated 168) J J Slevin (9 ran)
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Spillane's Tower (IRE)1
26th Dec 2024 Kempton(3m , Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Banbridge (IRE) 1st (7/1 11-10 Rated 165) P Townend 17.31L in front of Spillane's Tower (IRE) 5th (11/4Fav 11-10 Rated 165) M P Walsh (11 ran)
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1-12
Galopin Des Champs (FR) 9,bl g 11-10

Timos (GER)-Manon Des Champs(Marchand de Sable)

(47) c2 d5 bf (Mrs Audrey Turley)
Rated 175

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Galopin Des Champs (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Banbridge (IRE)1
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Galopin Des Champs (FR) 2nd (8/13Fav 11-10 Rated 177) P Townend 36.75L in front of Banbridge (IRE) 7th (13/2 11-10 Rated 168) J J Slevin (9 ran)
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Monty's Star (IRE)2
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Galopin Des Champs (FR) 2nd (8/13Fav 11-10 Rated 177) P Townend 13.25L in front of Monty's Star (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-10 Rated 160) Rachael Blackmore (9 ran)
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1st Feb 2025 Leopardstown(3m 70yds, Chase, Soft (Hurdle), Yielding, good to yielding in places (Chase)) Galopin Des Champs (FR) 1st (1/2Fav 11-10 Rated 177) P Townend 7.56L in front of Monty's Star (IRE) 5th (12/1 11-10 Rated 153) Rachael Blackmore (10 ran)
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Spillane's Tower (IRE)1
24th Nov 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f 150yds, Chase, Soft (Hurdle/Chase); Yielding to Soft (Cross Country)) Spillane's Tower (IRE) 2nd (18/1 11-12 Rated 155) J W Kennedy 2.25L in front of Galopin Des Champs (FR) 3rd (16/5 11-12 Rated 179) P Townend (8 ran)
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Monty's Star (IRE) 8,b g 11-10

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Tempest Belle(Glacial Storm)

(47) c1 (Mr Barry Maloney)
Rated 159

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Montys Star (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Banbridge (IRE)1
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Monty's Star (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-10 Rated 160) Rachael Blackmore 23.50L in front of Banbridge (IRE) 7th (13/2 11-10 Rated 168) J J Slevin (9 ran)
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Galopin Des Champs (FR)2
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Galopin Des Champs (FR) 2nd (8/13Fav 11-10 Rated 177) P Townend 13.25L in front of Monty's Star (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-10 Rated 160) Rachael Blackmore (9 ran)
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1st Feb 2025 Leopardstown(3m 70yds, Chase, Soft (Hurdle), Yielding, good to yielding in places (Chase)) Galopin Des Champs (FR) 1st (1/2Fav 11-10 Rated 177) P Townend 7.56L in front of Monty's Star (IRE) 5th (12/1 11-10 Rated 153) Rachael Blackmore (10 ran)
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Spillane's Tower (IRE)1
30th Apr 2024 Punchestown(3m 213yds, Novice Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Spillane's Tower (IRE) 1st (5/2J Fav 11-10 Rated 150) M P Walsh .75L in front of Monty's Star (IRE) 2nd (5/2J Fav 11-10 Rated 150) Rachael Blackmore (7 ran)
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Spillane's Tower (IRE) 7,b g 11-10

Walk In The Park (IRE)-In The Habit(Duke Of Marmalade)

(125) cd1 bf (John P McManus)
Rated 164

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spillanes Tower (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Banbridge (IRE)1
26th Dec 2024 Kempton(3m , Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Banbridge (IRE) 1st (7/1 11-10 Rated 165) P Townend 17.31L in front of Spillane's Tower (IRE) 5th (11/4Fav 11-10 Rated 165) M P Walsh (11 ran)
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Galopin Des Champs (FR)1
24th Nov 2024 Punchestown(2m 3f 150yds, Chase, Soft (Hurdle/Chase); Yielding to Soft (Cross Country)) Spillane's Tower (IRE) 2nd (18/1 11-12 Rated 155) J W Kennedy 2.25L in front of Galopin Des Champs (FR) 3rd (16/5 11-12 Rated 179) P Townend (8 ran)
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Monty's Star (IRE)1
30th Apr 2024 Punchestown(3m 213yds, Novice Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Spillane's Tower (IRE) 1st (5/2J Fav 11-10 Rated 150) M P Walsh .75L in front of Monty's Star (IRE) 2nd (5/2J Fav 11-10 Rated 150) Rachael Blackmore (7 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2024 Fastorslow 8 11-10 J J Slevin 7/2 (Martin Brassil)
2023 Fastorslow 7 11-10 J J Slevin 20/1 (Martin Brassil)
2022 Allaho 8 11-10 P Townend 6/5Fav (W P Mullins)
2021 Clan Des Obeaux 9 11-12 Sam Twiston-Davies 10/3 (Paul Nicholls)
2020 Abandoned
2019 Kemboy 7 11-10 R Walsh 13/8Fav (W P Mullins)
2018 Bellshill 8 11-10 D J Mullins 4/1 (W P Mullins)
2017 Sizing John 7 11-10 R M Power 9/10Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2016 Carlingford Lough 10 11-10 B J Geraghty 12/1 (John E Kiely)
2015 Don Cossack 8 11-10 P Carberry 5/2 (Gordon Elliott)
2014 Boston Bob 9 11-10 R Walsh 5/2Fav (W P Mullins)
2013 Sir Des Champs 7 11-10 D N Russell 2/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2012 China Rock 9 11-10 B J Geraghty 20/1 (M F Morris)
2011 Follow The Plan 8 11-10 T J Doyle 20/1 (Oliver McKiernan)
2010 Planet of Sound 8 11-10 R Johnson 14/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2009 Notre Pere 8 11-10 A E Lynch 15/8Fav (J T R Dreaper)
2008 Neptune Collonges 7 11-10 R Walsh 9/10Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2007 Neptune Collonges 6 11-12 R Walsh 8/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2006 War Of Attrition 7 11-12 C O'Dwyer 4/5Fav (M F Morris)
2005 Kicking King 7 11-12 B J Geraghty 8/11Fav (T J Taaffe)
2004 Beef Or Salmon 8 11-12 T J Murphy 5/4Fav (Michael Hourigan)
2003 First Gold 10 12-0 T Doumen 7/4Fav (F Doumen)
2002 Florida Pearl 10 12-0 B J Geraghty 13/8Fav (W P Mullins)
2001 Moscow Express 9 12-0 B J Geraghty 14/1 (Miss F M Crowley)
2000 Commanche Court 7 11-9 R Walsh 100/30 (T M Walsh)
1999 Imperial Call 10 11-9 R Walsh 8/1 (Raymond Hurley)
1998 Mahler 8 10-12 C Llewellyn 5/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
1997 Noyan 7 11-1 N Williamson 13/2 (Richard Fahey)
1996 Billygoat Gruff 7 11-3 R Johnson 7/1 (D Nicholson)
1995 Butches Boy 6 10-7 F Woods 14/1 (P A Fahy)
1994 Merry Gale 6 12-0 K F O'Brien 5/2 (J T R Dreaper)
1993 Fissure Seal 7 11-1 G Bradley 7/1 (H De Bromhead)
1992 Second Schedual 7 11-0 R Dunwoody 12/1 (A L T Moore)
1991 Local Whisper 7 10-7 T Carmody 9/4Fav (Arthur Bunyan)
1990 Mixed Blends 8 11-0 C F Swan 7/1 (M F Morris)
1989 Carvill's Hill 7 12-0 K Morgan 5/4Fav (J T R Dreaper)
1988 Vulgan's Pass 7 10-7 A Powell 14/1 (Timothy O'Callaghan)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
6
W P Mullins
2022 - Allaho(6/5Fav), 2019 - Kemboy(13/8Fav), 2018 - Bellshill(4/1), 2014 - Boston Bob(5/2Fav), 2013 - Sir Des Champs(2/1Fav), 2002 - Florida Pearl(13/8Fav)
3
J T R Dreaper
2009 - Notre Pere(15/8Fav), 1994 - Merry Gale(5/2), 1989 - Carvill's Hill(5/4Fav)
3
M F Morris
2012 - China Rock(20/1), 2006 - War Of Attrition(4/5Fav), 1990 - Mixed Blends(7/1)
3
Paul Nicholls
2021 - Clan Des Obeaux(10/3), 2008 - Neptune Collonges(9/10Fav), 2007 - Neptune Collonges(8/1)
2
Martin Brassil
2024 - Fastorslow(7/2), 2023 - Fastorslow(20/1)
1
A L T Moore
1992 - Second Schedual(12/1)
1
Arthur Bunyan
1991 - Local Whisper(9/4Fav)
1
D Nicholson
1996 - Billygoat Gruff(7/1)
1
F Doumen
2003 - First Gold(7/4Fav)
1
Gordon Elliott
2015 - Don Cossack(5/2)
1
H De Bromhead
1993 - Fissure Seal(7/1)
1
John E Kiely
2016 - Carlingford Lough(12/1)
1
Michael Hourigan
2004 - Beef Or Salmon(5/4Fav)
1
Miss F M Crowley
2001 - Moscow Express(14/1)
1
Mrs John Harrington
2017 - Sizing John(9/10Fav)
1
Nigel Twiston-Davies
1998 - Mahler(5/1)
1
Oliver McKiernan
2011 - Follow The Plan(20/1)
1
P A Fahy
1995 - Butches Boy(14/1)
1
Philip Hobbs
2010 - Planet of Sound(14/1)
1
Raymond Hurley
1999 - Imperial Call(8/1)
1
Richard Fahey
1997 - Noyan(13/2)
1
T J Taaffe
2005 - Kicking King(8/11Fav)
1
T M Walsh
2000 - Commanche Court(100/30)
1
Timothy O'Callaghan
1988 - Vulgan's Pass(14/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
6
R Walsh
2019 - Kemboy(13/8Fav), 2014 - Boston Bob(5/2Fav), 2008 - Neptune Collonges(9/10Fav), 2007 - Neptune Collonges(8/1), 2000 - Commanche Court(100/30), 1999 - Imperial Call(8/1)
5
B J Geraghty
2016 - Carlingford Lough(12/1), 2012 - China Rock(20/1), 2005 - Kicking King(8/11Fav), 2002 - Florida Pearl(13/8Fav), 2001 - Moscow Express(14/1)
2
J J Slevin
2024 - Fastorslow(7/2), 2023 - Fastorslow(20/1)
2
R Johnson
2010 - Planet of Sound(14/1), 1996 - Billygoat Gruff(7/1)
1
A E Lynch
2009 - Notre Pere(15/8Fav)
1
A Powell
1988 - Vulgan's Pass(14/1)
1
C F Swan
1990 - Mixed Blends(7/1)
1
C Llewellyn
1998 - Mahler(5/1)
1
C O'Dwyer
2006 - War Of Attrition(4/5Fav)
1
D J Mullins
2018 - Bellshill(4/1)
1
D N Russell
2013 - Sir Des Champs(2/1Fav)
1
F Woods
1995 - Butches Boy(14/1)
1
G Bradley
1993 - Fissure Seal(7/1)
1
K F O'Brien
1994 - Merry Gale(5/2)
1
K Morgan
1989 - Carvill's Hill(5/4Fav)
1
N Williamson
1997 - Noyan(13/2)
1
P Carberry
2015 - Don Cossack(5/2)
1
P Townend
2022 - Allaho(6/5Fav)
1
R Dunwoody
1992 - Second Schedual(12/1)
1
R M Power
2017 - Sizing John(9/10Fav)
1
Sam Twiston-Davies
2021 - Clan Des Obeaux(10/3)
1
T Carmody
1991 - Local Whisper(9/4Fav)
1
T Doumen
2003 - First Gold(7/4Fav)
1
T J Doyle
2011 - Follow The Plan(20/1)
1
T J Murphy
2004 - Beef Or Salmon(5/4Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
15
7yo
2023 - Fastorslow(20/1), 2019 - Kemboy(13/8Fav), 2017 - Sizing John(9/10Fav), 2013 - Sir Des Champs(2/1Fav), 2008 - Neptune Collonges(9/10Fav), 2006 - War Of Attrition(4/5Fav), 2005 - Kicking King(8/11Fav), 2000 - Commanche Court(100/30), 1997 - Noyan(13/2), 1996 - Billygoat Gruff(7/1), 1993 - Fissure Seal(7/1), 1992 - Second Schedual(12/1), 1991 - Local Whisper(9/4Fav), 1989 - Carvill's Hill(5/4Fav), 1988 - Vulgan's Pass(14/1)
10
8yo
2024 - Fastorslow(7/2), 2022 - Allaho(6/5Fav), 2018 - Bellshill(4/1), 2015 - Don Cossack(5/2), 2011 - Follow The Plan(20/1), 2010 - Planet of Sound(14/1), 2009 - Notre Pere(15/8Fav), 2004 - Beef Or Salmon(5/4Fav), 1998 - Mahler(5/1), 1990 - Mixed Blends(7/1)
4
10yo
2016 - Carlingford Lough(12/1), 2003 - First Gold(7/4Fav), 2002 - Florida Pearl(13/8Fav), 1999 - Imperial Call(8/1)
4
9yo
2021 - Clan Des Obeaux(10/3), 2014 - Boston Bob(5/2Fav), 2012 - China Rock(20/1), 2001 - Moscow Express(14/1)
3
6yo
2007 - Neptune Collonges(8/1), 1995 - Butches Boy(14/1), 1994 - Merry Gale(5/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Dom Alco (FR)
2008 - Neptune Collonges(9/10Fav), 2007 - Neptune Collonges(8/1)
2
King's Theatre (IRE)
2018 - Bellshill(4/1), 2016 - Carlingford Lough(12/1)
2
Presenting (GB)
2012 - China Rock(20/1), 2006 - War Of Attrition(4/5Fav)
2
Saint des Saints (FR)
2024 - Fastorslow(7/2), 2023 - Fastorslow(20/1)
1
Accordion
2011 - Follow The Plan(20/1)
1
Afzal
1996 - Billygoat Gruff(7/1)
1
Bob Back (USA)
2014 - Boston Bob(5/2Fav)
1
Cajetano (USA)
2004 - Beef Or Salmon(5/4Fav)
1
Callernish
1999 - Imperial Call(8/1)
1
Commanche Run
2000 - Commanche Court(100/30)
1
Deep Run
1991 - Local Whisper(9/4Fav)
1
Florida Son
2002 - Florida Pearl(13/8Fav)
1
Golden Love
1992 - Second Schedual(12/1)
1
Kadalko (FR)
2009 - Notre Pere(15/8Fav)
1
Kapgarde (FR)
2021 - Clan Des Obeaux(10/3)
1
Kayf Tara (GB)
2010 - Planet of Sound(14/1)
1
Midnight Legend (GB)
2017 - Sizing John(9/10Fav)
1
Moscow Society (USA)
2001 - Moscow Express(14/1)
1
No Risk At All (FR)
2022 - Allaho(6/5Fav)
1
Northern Baby (CAN)
1997 - Noyan(13/2)
1
Old Vic
2005 - Kicking King(8/11Fav)
1
Pals Passage
1988 - Vulgan's Pass(14/1)
1
Phardante (FR)
1995 - Butches Boy(14/1)
1
Robin Des Champs (FR)
2013 - Sir Des Champs(2/1Fav)
1
Roselier (FR)
1989 - Carvill's Hill(5/4Fav)
1
Shafoun (FR)
2003 - First Gold(7/4Fav)
1
Sholokhov (IRE)
2015 - Don Cossack(5/2)
1
Strong Gale
1994 - Merry Gale(5/2)
1
The Parson
1990 - Mixed Blends(7/1)
1
Tug Of War
1993 - Fissure Seal(7/1)
1
Uncle Pokey
1998 - Mahler(5/1)
1
Voix Du Nord (FR)
2019 - Kemboy(13/8Fav)

Probable SP 11/10 Galopin Des Champs, 5/2 Spillane's Tower, 7/2 Banbridge, 8/1 Monty's Star.

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

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